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Caregiving ‘about more than money’ 

Barbadians are being urged to rethink what caregiving really means, with Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Adrian Forde insisting that showing up...

Textbooks ‘not being fully utilised’

As the new school term approaches, parents across the island are once again digging deep into their pockets to purchase textbooks with some questioning...

Rallying mourns ‘Doc’ Morley

British-Barbadian Harold Lionel “Doc” Morley was a man who lived for competition just as much as he did for family and business. The 82-year-old “Doc”,...

Receiver invites bid for Solar Dynamics assets

Long-standing Barbados manufacturer Solar Dynamics Limited, an internationally-recognised pioneer of solar water heating technology, is facing an uncertain future. The assets of the company, which...
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CG ups support for blood collection

Almost two months after launching its Fuelling Hope Blood Drive, CG United has expanded its support for the National Blood Collecting Centre, reinforcing efforts...

Thief given chance at drug rehab

St Elias Charles got that one opportunity he claimed he never got – a chance at drug rehabilitation. “We’re taking a chance on him because...

Death penalty could apply under new bill

Barbadians convicted of domestic terrorism that results in a death could face the death penalty or life imprisonment, Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams told the...

Rallying mourns ‘Doc’ Morley

British-Barbadian Harold Lionel “Doc” Morley was a man who lived for competition just as much as he did for family and business. The 82-year-old “Doc”,...

Receiver invites bid for Solar Dynamics assets

Long-standing Barbados manufacturer Solar Dynamics Limited, an internationally-recognised pioneer of solar water heating technology, is facing an uncertain future. The assets of the company, which...

Centenarian Eunice celebrates with family

Eunice Kirton, one of Barbados’ newest centenarians, celebrated her 100th birthday on July 20, surrounded by the large family she raised and the community...
 

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Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon

DUBAI/BEIRUT - Israel bombed more targets in Lebanon on Thursday, putting the Middle East ceasefire in further jeopardy after its biggest attacks ​of the...

Over 3 000 must refile taxes, says BRA

The Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) is advising more than 3 000 taxpayers who submitted Personal Income Tax (PIT) returns prior to the release of...

Gonsalves hits out at CWI over Barbados snub for Windies matches

Former Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr Ralph Gonsalves has joined those around the region who have expressed surprise that Barbados...

Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year

Greece has announced plans to ban access to social media for under-15s, becoming the latest European country to restrict children's exposure to online platforms. Prime...

Flow warns customers about increase in scams

FLOW Barbados is alerting its customers to a growing wave of phishing scams targeting mobile and Internet users. The telecommunications provider yesterday reported an increase...

Soca artiste ordered to pay compensation to Canadian entertainment company

A High  Court judge has ordered Soca artiste Patrice Roberts to pay her former Canadian-based management company more than US$30,000 for services it provided...

Oil prices plunge and shares jump on US-Iran ceasefire plan

Global oil prices have fallen sharply and stock markets have jumped after the US and Iran agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire deal that...

Royal welcome for Bajan Carifta team

Barbadians came out in their numbers to celebrate excellence last evening as the 2026 CARIFTA Games athletes returned to see the colours, rhythms, joyous...

Principals back social media regulation call

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley's call to regulate young people’s use of social media and artificial intelligence has come in for high praise from...

Victim identified in Brownes Beach shooting

Veril Glenroy Harewood, 50, of Sargent Street, St John, has been identified as the man killed in a shooting at Brownes Beach, St Michael. Police...